Orthodontic practices near Lower Hordley
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lower Hordley; 1 practice within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 6.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 10.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| The Smile Centre ShrewsburyShrewsbury | 11.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 11.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 12.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 12.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 12.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lower Hordley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 6.2 miles west; the next are Bicton (10.9 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury (11.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 6.2 miles west |
| Bicton | 1 | 10.9 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 13.1 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 14.9 miles north-west |
| Wellington | 3 | 19.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lower Hordley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 12.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 12.7 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Smile Works MalinsleeWellington | 4.9 (394 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lower Hordley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Shropshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,584 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 281st closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lakelands Academy — 3.0 miles The Corbet School — 5.0 miles |
| Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 6 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 11 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Lower Hordley
The nearest practice to Lower Hordley is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 6.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 20.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (13.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Lower Hordley list clear aligners, the nearest 10.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lower Hordley are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lower Hordley to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Hordley
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Orthodontist in Lower Hordley: This page was put together for people in Lower Hordley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Shropshire.
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Local treatment availability around Lower Hordley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Hordley itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 11 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 11 miles away.
Facts about Lower Hordley
Hordley is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Lower Hordley.
The local picture in Lower Hordley
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Lower Hordley sits within NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,584 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Hordley, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Lower Hordley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Lower Hordley are Lakelands Academy (3.0 miles) and The Corbet School (5.0 miles). Lower Hordley's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lower Hordley's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Lower Hordley is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lower Hordley
Many people in Lower Hordley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lower Hordley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lower Hordley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lower Hordley has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Lower Hordley — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lower Hordley — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Lower Hordley — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Lower Hordley's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,584 residents in the neighbourhood around Lower Hordley, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. Lower Hordley has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Hordley attend schools such as Lakelands Academy (3.0 miles) and The Corbet School (5.0 miles). Lower Hordley's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Lower Hordley close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lower Hordley is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 38 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Hordley itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 11 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 11 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lower Hordley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lower Hordley
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Lower Hordley, Shropshire. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hordley, Tetchill, Henbarns, Rednal, Wykey, and Kenwick may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Hordley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Hordley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Hordley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Hordley is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 6.2 miles to the west. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (10.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (11.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Hordley?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lower Hordley, 1 practice within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Hordley?
The nearest practice to Lower Hordley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Smile Centre Shrewsbury, about 11.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (11.8 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Hordley, Shropshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Hordley, Shropshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.